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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
our biggest accomplishment this week was finishing the living room makeover
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as in execution
the doing of an action
your prompt accomplishment of this urgent project is much appreciated
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as in achievement
the state of being actual or complete
a long, difficult project whose accomplishment we wondered if we would ever see
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as in education
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
what his wife lacked in traditional accomplishment she made up for with a great generosity of spirit
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Recent Examples of accomplishment
Boomer grandparents celebrate accomplishments.
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Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
And just like that, Sarah Jessica Parker last night took home the 2026 Carol Burnett Award, celebrating her acting accomplishments during the past five decades.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner in a roomful of voters talking about his career and life accomplishments.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Professional accomplishments aside, Bieber also kicked off 2026 on a more personal note, with a rare glimpse of her 17-month-old son Jack and his bright blond hair.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Holly Garcia, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
And just like that, Sarah Jessica Parker last night took home the 2026 Carol Burnett Award, celebrating her acting accomplishments during the past five decades.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner in a roomful of voters talking about his career and life accomplishments.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Professional accomplishments aside, Bieber also kicked off 2026 on a more personal note, with a rare glimpse of her 17-month-old son Jack and his bright blond hair.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accomplishment
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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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PNDbotics positions the two platforms as complementary systems, pairing high-fidelity data acquisition with agile humanoid execution to accelerate the development of humanoid robotics.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s government claims control while orchestrating pro-government rallies, arresting over 10,600 people, and threatening protesters with execution.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, and also earned a lifetime achievement award in the 2007 Grammy’s.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The award for cinematic and box office achievement went to Sinners, so Göransson was able to take the stage on the telecast (as a key member of the creative team of Ryan Coogler’s film), though only music nerds would have been able to ID him.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
12 Jan. 2026
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Julia Mejia arguably received the most favorable committee chairmanship of Worrell’s supporters, with education.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Summit speakers explored the current landscape of business and industry across health care, child care, education, manufacturing and development sectors, by discussing trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s economy.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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This alignment strengthens professional decision-making while enhancing personal fulfillment and emotional balance.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Guest of winner must be at least 21 years old and may be required to sign a separate Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Study time Like the tight ends, the Rams’ coaching staff had its own realization after the Jacksonville game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The laughter their sketches were getting was based on the audience’s realization of just how charged these issues were.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The fact that the category’s inclusion almost certainly displaced Best Score from the broadcast only adds to an overall decline-of-civilization vibe.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cast adrift from mainland Italy, the Mediterranean's largest island has been caught in the crosshairs of civilizations for centuries.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The policy and its implementation are consistent with the Montessori mission at Holliday, but policy and practice are districtwide.—
Connye Griffin,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The award includes $8,448,000 in implementation funds aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Accomplishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accomplishment. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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